(VIANEWS) – Frontline Ltd. Ordinary Shares (FRO), HighPeak Energy (HPK), Consolidated Water Co. Ltd. (CWCO) are the highest sales growth and return on equity stocks on this list.
Here is a list of stocks with an above 5% expected next quarter sales growth, and a 3% or higher return on equity. May these stocks be a good medium-term investment option?
1. Frontline Ltd. Ordinary Shares (FRO)
245% sales growth and 13.99% return on equity
Frontline Ltd., a shipping company, engages in the seaborne transportation of crude oil and oil products worldwide. It owns and operates oil and product tankers. As of December 31, 2021, the company operated a fleet of 70 vessels. It is also involved in the charter, purchase, and sale of vessels. The company was founded in 1985 and is based in Hamilton, Bermuda.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Frontline Ltd. Ordinary Shares has a trailing twelve months EPS of $2.09.
PE Ratio
Frontline Ltd. Ordinary Shares has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 8.04. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $8.04 for every dollar of annual earnings.
The company’s return on equity, which measures the profitability of a business relative to shareholder’s equity, for the twelve trailing months is 13.99%.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 122.4%, now sitting on 1.11B for the twelve trailing months.
2. HighPeak Energy (HPK)
190.1% sales growth and 25.9% return on equity
HighPeak Energy, Inc., an independent oil and natural gas company, engages in the acquisition, exploration, development, and production of oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids reserves in the Midland Basin in West Texas. As of December 31, 2020, the company had approximately 22,515 MBoe of proved reserves. HighPeak Energy, Inc. was founded in 2019 and is headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, HighPeak Energy has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.13.
PE Ratio
HighPeak Energy has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 165.19. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $165.19 for every dollar of annual earnings.
The company’s return on equity, which measures the profitability of a business relative to shareholder’s equity, for the twelve trailing months is 25.9%.
3. Consolidated Water Co. Ltd. (CWCO)
42.4% sales growth and 5.6% return on equity
Consolidated Water Co. Ltd., together with its subsidiaries, designs, constructs, manages, and operates water production and water treatment plants primarily in the Cayman Islands, the Bahamas, and the United States. The company operates through four segments: Retail, Bulk, Services, and Manufacturing. It uses reverse osmosis technology to produce potable water from seawater. The company produces and supplies water to end-users, including residential, commercial, and government customers, as well as government-owned distributors. It also provides design, engineering, construction, procurement, and management services for desalination projects and water treatment plants, as well as management and engineering services relating to municipal water distribution and treatment. In addition, the company manufactures and services a range of water-related products, including reverse osmosis desalination equipment, membrane separation equipment, filtration equipment, piping systems, vessels, and custom fabricated components; and provides design, engineering, consulting, management, inspection, training, and equipment maintenance services for commercial, municipal, and industrial water production, supply, and treatment, as well as desalination and wastewater treatment. Consolidated Water Co. Ltd. was incorporated in 1973 and is headquartered in Grand Cayman, the Cayman Islands.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Consolidated Water Co. Ltd. has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.57.
PE Ratio
Consolidated Water Co. Ltd. has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 28.82. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $28.82 for every dollar of annual earnings.
The company’s return on equity, which measures the profitability of a business relative to shareholder’s equity, for the twelve trailing months is 5.6%.
4. Marriott International (MAR)
22.1% sales growth and 217.37% return on equity
Marriott International, Inc. operates, franchises, and licenses hotel, residential, and timeshare properties worldwide. The company operates through U.S. and Canada, and International segments. It operates its properties under the JW Marriott, The Ritz-Carlton, Ritz-Carlton Reserve, W Hotels, The Luxury Collection, St. Regis, EDITION, Bulgari, Marriott Hotels, Sheraton, Delta Hotels, Marriott Executive Apartments, Marriott Vacation Club, Westin, Renaissance, Le Méridien, Autograph Collection, Gaylord Hotels, Tribute Portfolio, Design Hotels, Courtyard, Residence Inn, Fairfield by Marriott, SpringHill Suites, Four Points, TownePlace Suites, Aloft, AC Hotels by Marriott, Protea Hotels, Element, and Moxy brand names. As of February 15, 2022, it operated approximately 7,989 properties under 30 hotel brands in 139 countries and territories. Marriott International, Inc. was founded in 1927 and is headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Marriott International has a trailing twelve months EPS of $-0.82.
The company’s return on equity, which measures the profitability of a business relative to shareholder’s equity, for the twelve trailing months is 217.37%.
Dividend Yield
As maintained by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Nov 21, 2022, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 1.6 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 0.92%.
5. Diamondrock Hospitality Company (DRH)
16.7% sales growth and 5.65% return on equity
DiamondRock Hospitality Company is a self-advised real estate investment trust (REIT) that is an owner of a leading portfolio of geographically diversified hotels concentrated in top gateway markets and destination resort locations. The Company owns 31 premium quality hotels with over 10,000 rooms. The Company has strategically positioned its hotels to be operated both under leading global brand families as well as unique boutique hotels in the lifestyle segment.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Diamondrock Hospitality Company has a trailing twelve months EPS of $-1.97.
The company’s return on equity, which measures the profitability of a business relative to shareholder’s equity, for the twelve trailing months is 5.65%.
6. First Business Financial Services (FBIZ)
13.1% sales growth and 16.57% return on equity
First Business Financial Services, Inc. operates as the bank holding company for First Business Bank that provides commercial banking products and services for small and medium-sized businesses, business owners, executives, professionals, and high net worth individuals. The company offers deposit products, such as non-interest-bearing transaction accounts, interest-bearing transaction accounts, money market accounts, time deposits, and certificates of deposit, as well as credit cards. It also provides loan products, including commercial real estate loans, commercial and industrial loans, small business administration loans, and direct financing leases, as well as consumer and other loans comprising home equity, first and second mortgage, and other personal loans for professional and executive clients. The company offers commercial lending, asset-based lending, equipment financing, accounts receivable financing, vendor financing, floorplan financing, treasury management services, and company retirement plans; trust and estate administration, financial planning, investment management, and private banking services; and investment portfolio administrative, asset-liability management, and asset-liability management process validation services for other financial institutions. First Business Financial Services, Inc. was founded in 1909 and is headquartered in Madison, Wisconsin.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, First Business Financial Services has a trailing twelve months EPS of $4.73.
PE Ratio
First Business Financial Services has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 6.47. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $6.47 for every dollar of annual earnings.
The company’s return on equity, which measures the profitability of a business relative to shareholder’s equity, for the twelve trailing months is 16.57%.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for First Business Financial Services is 10357 which is 54.97% below its average volume of 23001.
7. Universal Health Services (UHS)
5.1% sales growth and 10.8% return on equity
Universal Health Services, Inc., through its subsidiaries, owns and operates acute care hospitals, and outpatient and behavioral health care facilities. The company operates through Acute Care Hospital Services and Behavioral Health Care Services segments. Its hospitals offer general and specialty surgery, internal medicine, obstetrics, emergency room care, radiology, oncology, diagnostic and coronary care, pediatric services, pharmacy services, and/or behavioral health services. The company also provides commercial health insurance services; and various management services, which include central purchasing, information, finance and control systems, facilities planning, physician recruitment, administrative personnel management, marketing, and public relations services. Universal Health Services, Inc. founded in 1978 and is headquartered in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Universal Health Services has a trailing twelve months EPS of $9.14.
PE Ratio
Universal Health Services has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 13.91. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $13.91 for every dollar of annual earnings.
The company’s return on equity, which measures the profitability of a business relative to shareholder’s equity, for the twelve trailing months is 10.8%.
Moving Average
Universal Health Services’s value is below its 50-day moving average of $136.27 and above its 200-day moving average of $118.70.
Sales Growth
Universal Health Services’s sales growth is 4.8% for the current quarter and 5.1% for the next.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Universal Health Services’s stock is valued at $127.10 at 01:22 EST, way under its 52-week high of $158.28 and way above its 52-week low of $82.50.
